Method of forming a suture knot

Details Method of forming a suture knot Method of forming a suture knot

1992-03-03

1993-01-12

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Suturing needle

A61B 1700

Patent

active

051786290

ABSTRACT:
A suture-needle combination is disclosed in which the suture has a plurality of adjacent loops, and a slip knot securing the first loop onto the free end of the suture. This suture configuration facilitates tying secure and stable knots endoscopically.

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Laparomed Corporation package insert, 1991, Suture Applier, Irvine, Calif.; Instrustruction brochure.

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